Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. An Order Of Constantine Of St.george, Grand Cross Star, C.1880 Archive with a matte finish

with a matte finish

There are sporadic patches of soiling to the exterior and some material fatigue reflecting use

11 mm (w) x 32

Shortly after his promotion to Admiral in March of 1943 and being awarded his highest honour

Upper crossguard fits tight on both sides

Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. An Order Of Constantine Of St.george, Grand Cross Star, C.1880 Archive with a matte finish(Sacro militare ordine costantiniano di San Giorgio). Kingdom of Sicily (1861 1946). Of French manufacture, consisting of a multirayed eight pointed star in toned silver, with obverse centre featuring a stylized red enamelled Latin Cross in silver gilt, depicting the Sicily Kingdom branch inscription V A I P S H (In this sign you will conquer) in Gold, superposing by a Saltire Cross, reverse with dual stays and pin assembly, hallmarked on both pin and